# Service bulletin B512017

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10149242
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-26
- Manufacturer's number: B512017
- Manufacturer's date: 2017\-05\-01
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

## NHTSA's summary

"WINDOW FRAME TRIM OF FRONT DOOR IS DISPLACED. ? Noise detected upon closing door ? Damage to one or both window frame trims \(front and rear door\). CAUSE Front window frame trim is offset toward ""B"" pillar \(as shown\). Replace one or both window frame trim panels, if damaged."

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10149242-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 BMW 525D XDRIVE
- 2011 to 2016 BMW 528I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 535D
- 2011 to 2016 BMW 535I
- 2011 BMW 535I US
- 2011 to 2016 BMW 550I
- 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5
- 2013 to 2016 BMW M5

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- [B651320](/bulletins/10188954.md), 2021-03-15, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. COLLECTION OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS: BMW intends to perform evaluations and analyses on these side air bags.
- [B512819](/bulletins/10166234.md), 2019-10-21, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD; STRUCTURE. NOISE FROM FRONT AREA: There is a hissing or wind noise present from the front area of the vehicle at speeds above 60 mph.
- [B662317](/bulletins/10161576.md), 2019-06-24, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Service Information March 2018 Drivers Assistance Remote Control Systems B66 23 17 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B66 23 17 dated February 2018 CONTACTLESS TAILGATE \(SMART OPENER\) IS TOO SENSITIVE.
- [B510916](/bulletins/10151178.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK; STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK. Automatic Trunk Does Not Open Fully. Automatic trunk does not open fully on first attempt when using any opening options. During the first unlock attempt, whether using: the inside trunk switch, remote key, Smart opener \(foot swipe\), the automatic trunk lid only opens part way as shown. HKL software and trunk latch adjustment issue.
- [B514415](/bulletins/10151011.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. A Groaning Noise is Heard from the Front Door Trim . A groaning noise can be heard from one or both of the front door decorative trim pieces while on rough roads. CAUSE The chrome plating of the trim mounting pins rubs against the door panel creating a groaning noise.
- [511812](/bulletins/10150326.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Creaking Noise from the B\-pillar. A creaking noise can be heard from the left or right B\-pillar when driving on rough roads. CAUSE Slight movement between the two overlapping metal pieces of the B\-pillar
- [B514316](/bulletins/10149245.md), 2018-11-26, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. ?EDGE CORROSION ON THE EXTERIOR FRONT AND REAR DOOR UNDER THE PAINT FINISH. Corrosion of the front door and rear edges is appearing in paint surface near window trim. Material contamination.
- [513314](/bulletins/10148421.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; STRUCTURE:BODY. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 33 14 dated October 2014. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT New "Gas Door Operation" Instruction Label. Initial quality reports show the customers are not certain how to open and close the fuel filler flap.
- [511714](/bulletins/10148227.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. Rattling Noise from Mid\-range Speaker in Front Door Panel. The customer complains of a rattle noise in either the left or right front door only when the speakers are in use. The inside door lock rod is making contact with the inside panel when the speakers are in use at certain volume and frequency levels.

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